As in yesterday. Ironic usage of an older expression. Making reference to our collective short term memory. The constant churning of events from the present into the bin of discarded Time magazines.
by yo-haan June 20, 2004
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Referring to a past time in a person’s life who is at least 30 years of age, or older. Cannot be used by anyone under the age of 30 years old.
Back In the Day, we had no way to check in, or be checked on if we were outside, or away from a landline phone.
by RedCheshireBird June 26, 2019
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"Back in the Day, you could have jumped off of those Cliffs and still Swam for the Olympics the following Thursday".
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by Oddy the oddball January 5, 2026
Get the Back in the day mug.Regarding a time before you mattered. A time that you were not a part of. You must have at least 5 plus years on to even say this phrase.
Back in the day I didn't even work here because I don't matter and should never say back in the day.
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